Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Deforestation, wildfires, and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4)__________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: wild
Option 2: endangered
Option 3: infused
Option 4: destructive
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Correct Answer: endangered
Solution : The most appropriate option is the second option.
Endangered
fits the context as it refers to animals that are at risk of becoming extinct or are vulnerable due to various threats like poaching and smuggling, aligning with the discussion of the causes of animals losing their habitats.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Wild refers to something untamed or not domesticated.
- Infused means to permeate or fill something with a substance.
- Destructive refers to causing damage or harm.
Therefore, the correct answer is endangered.
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